shampoos for sensitive scalps

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for shampoos for sensitive scalps.

If you have a sensitive scalp, you may be wondering what kind of shampoo will work best for your hair. While some people can use any type of shampoo and still have healthy-looking hair, others need to choose carefully. Here are some serum and shampoos for sensitive scalp.

OlaplexNo. 3 Hair Perfector Pre-Shampoo Hair Repair Treatment

ITEM: 2033264

Size: 3.3 oz / 100 mL

4.1K Reviews

$30.00

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I have curly, dry hair and a very sensitive scalp. After trying many products, several of which caused me to break out in hives, Olaplex products are now the only cleansers and treatments I will use. ...Maybe if you have sensitive skin like mine, don't put it directly on your scalp....Sensitive skin, use with caution!...Saved My Curls & Scalp

What it is: A pre-shampoo hair treatment that reduces breakage and split ends for visibly healthier hair. OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™ is proven to relink broken disulfide bonds damaged by chemical services, heat, and styling.


Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick


Hair Texture:Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy


Hair Concerns:

- Frizz

- Dryness

- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage

MoroccanoilDry Scalp Treatment

ITEM: 2030443

Size: 1.5 oz/ 45 mL

527 Reviews

$40.00

Works for dandruff prone scalps...As someone with very a dandruff prone dry scalp, I’ve been loving this serum before using my shampoo treatment. ...I must say this is a really lightweight formula! Not too heavy for sensitive scalps. I use to struggle with dandruff and dry scalp issues especially when I have protective styles.

What it is: A five-minute pre-shampoo serum to gently exfoliate, moisturize, and soothe a dry, itchy scalp.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture:Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Scalp Buildup
- Flaky, Dry Scalp

$42.00

I love how it deeply cleanses while leaving my scalp feeling revitalized and balanced. The minty sensation is invigorating, but it may be a bit strong for sensitive scalps. ...Must-Try Micro-Exfoliator for Sensitive Scalps...The Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconug Oil Micro-exfoliating Shampoo is a must-try for anyone with a sensitive scalp.

What it is: A charcoal-infused scrub shampoo for all that gently exfoliates, moisturizes, and soothes the scalp to support overall hair health.

Key Benefits:
- Gently exfoliates away dead skin, buildup, and flakiness
- Cleanses without stripping hair of essential moisture
- Intensely cleans congested hair follicles

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Binchotan Charcoal: Helps detoxify the scalp and hair by absorbing impurities and buildup.
- Coconut Oil: Moisturizes the scalp to help balance oil production.
- Microcrystalline Cellulose: Gently exfoliates buildup and flakes on scalp.

What Else You Need to Know: This weekly scalp scrub is powered by a plant-based, dissolvable exfoliant that detoxifies and removes flake

$32.00

I wouldn’t recommend this to those with sensitive scalp or scabs because it has a cooling effect and certain ingredients like tea tree oil that can be irritating to sensitive scalps....Great for oily scalp!!...I struggle with an oily scalp and this has done wonders. My scalps feels clean and refreshed without feeling obscenely dry!

What it is: A soothing treatment that balances hydration, removes surface impurities, and provides relief to an itchy, irritated, flaky scalp.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Oiliness
- Flaky or Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Hydrates, balances, and soothes scalp
- Detoxifies and draws out impurities
- Clean and naturally derived, formulated 6-Free™

Formulation: Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Binchotan Charcoal: Draws out and removes impurities that clog the hair follicle or cause buildup on the scalp.
- Peppermint and Tea Tree Oil Complex: Provides a cooling effect.

$62.00

Good for irritated scalp...Good for irritated scalp and dandruff prone skin, not oily, great scent....Cured all my dry/flakey scalp issues and smells like a high end salon.

What it is: An energizing leave-in hair serum that soothes, stimulates, and protects the scalp to support healthy hair lengths and restore damaged ends.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Concerns:
- Damage/Split Ends/Breakage
- Dryness
- Shine

$55.00

A little goes a long way, I use mine combined with my shampoo scrubber, and it feels so soothing on my scalp....Great exfoliate for scalp!...My daughter and I both have dry scalps and this shampoo exfoliates and prevents dandruff!

What it is: A salt-enriched, whipped-mousse shampoo that removes product buildup, dirt, and oil and leaves hair looking healthy and shiny.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Key Benefits:
- Hydrates
- Adds Volume
- Addresses Dry Scalp

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Himalayan Pink Salt: Massages and exfoliates the scalp.
- Cold-pressed Moringa Oil: High in oleic acid (omega-9 fatty acid) and antioxidant vitamin E for nourishment and soft hair.
- Pure Unfiltered Rosehip Oil: Rich in all three key essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6, and 9) for nourishment and soft hair.

$38.00

Great cleanser for sensitive skin...I have oily but very sensitive skin, this cleanser is very gentle on my skin while taking all the impurities off my skin, I don’t do double cleanse but only using this cleanser my skin feel very clean and also exfoliate very gently...It's a refreshing cleanser thats gentle enough to use for sensitive skin.

What it is: An AHA cleanser that gently exfoliates to prevent pore buildup and purge environmental toxins without damaging the skin barrier for a radiant glow.

Skin Type: Dry and Combination

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Konnyaku: A vitamin-rich Japanese tuber plant that purifies pores and tightens the look of skin.
- Phytic Acid: A gently exfoliating AHA in Japanese rice that improves the look of tone and pore size.
- Tea Tree Oil: A powerful antibacterial that targets breakouts and soothes irritation.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$36.00

FAB products are the best for sensitive skin...FAB products are the best for sensitive skin....Dries nice and matte. Great for sensitive skin. Oh and vegan!!!

What it is: A treatment oil infused with cannabis sativa seed oil and colloidal oatmeal to help de-stress and hydrate dry, reactive, and sensitive skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Redness

Formulation: Oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil: An emollient oil derived from hemp that is rich in omegas to help calm, soothe, and relieve distressed skin.
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Helps calm and soothe dry or distressed skin.
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract: A natural extract said to support skin’s natural healing process.

$58.00

Relief for dry scalps!...My dry scalp really took to a liking to the gifted by Crown Affair Calming Scalp Serum for Dry & Sensitive Scalps. ...The scent is luxurious, not too strong and great for sensitive skin.

What it is: A nutrient-rich, restorative serum to support the balance, immediate comfort, and long-term health of your scalp and strands.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Flaky/Dry Scalp
- Scalp Buildup

Key Benefits:
- Calms and soothes the scalp
- Visibly reduces redness and flaking
- Protects the skin barrier

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Immediately and intensely hydrates to maintain and protect skin’s barrier.
- Aloe Vera: Naturally calms and soothes.
- Tea Tree Oil: Addresses redness and flaking.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

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